13 Tips for a FANTASTIC Trip to Florence
One of the most beautiful and historically significant cities in the world…join me as I help you decide what to do, where to go, where to stay, and what to eat in stunning Florence.
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How to Get into the City:
- From Pisa Airport (Gallilei Gallileo Intl Airport): Take the Pisamover to Pisa Centrale Station, and buy a ticket to Florence (Santa Maria Novella Station)
- From Florence Airport (Peretola)
Cheapest option is the new Tram from T2 to Santa Maria Novella Station in Florence.
Or just hop in a cab)
How to Skip The Lines:
(VERY IMPORTANT TO AVOID SPENDING HOURS IN LINES!)
- The most user friendly website for reserving skip the line reserved ticket times (for the Uffizi Gallery and the Academia Gallery (Michelangelo's David) is:
(But you’ll pay more of a fee…but it is user friendly)
- The official ticketing website for the Uffizi Gallery and The David is B-ticket:
(Less user-friendly, but a cheaper ticket price…and it’s not that hard to figure it out)
- The official site for reserving a climb for the Duomo is here (this will also include entrance into all of the attractions of the Duomo):
- You can also call to book a time at the Uffizi and David by calling this number from a US phone:
011-39-055-294-883
- Or this number from an Italian phone:
055-294-883
You can also sometimes book through your hotel (if you’re staying at a hotel)
Or go with a small group tour like ArtVivia (more expensive, but highly recommended):
Food:
- All’Antico Vinaio
- Gustapizza
- Le Volpi e L’Uva
- Trattoria Mario
- Trattoria Za Za
- Zeb
- Cibrèo Trattoria
- Osteria Santo Spirito
- L’Osteria di Giovanni
- Trattoria Giovanni
Gelato:
- Venchi
- Vivoli
- Gelateria La Carraia
- Gelateria Artigianale La Strega Nocciola
- Gelateria Santa Trinita
- My Sugar
- Gelateria Dei Neri (one of my two favorites)
- Perché No (my favorite)
Neighborhoods/Piazzas/Sites:
- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio (Make sure to climb to the top)
- Oltrarno (Across any of the bridged on the other side of the Arno River)
- San Frediano
- Santo Spirito
- Walk along the Arno River
Markets:
- Mercato Centrale
- Mercato di San Lorenzo
- Loggia del Mercato Nuovo
- Sant’Ambrogio Market
Michaelangelo’s David:
Galleria dell’Accademia
(Again…make sure to book an advanced entrance time)
Other Museums/Art/History:
- Uffizi Gallery (BOOK AHEAD)
- Palazzo Vecchio
- Palazzo Pitti
Churches:
- Duomo di Firenze, also the Crypt below, the Baptistry, and Giotto’s Bell Tower (though as I said in the video…you’ll get as a good a view of the city from climbing the Palazzo Vecchio with FAR FEWER crowds)
- Basilica di Santa Croce (burial site of famous Italians)
- Medici Chapel (also the family tomb for the Medici)
Parks/Nature:
- Boboli Gardens (Beautiful impressive huge park)
- Giardino Bardini (My favorite park in the city)
- Rent a bike and ride through the hills above Florence. Best route (in my opinion) Head across the Ponte all Grazie (Bridge), and bike up the hills above Piazzale Michaelangelo.
Views of the City:
- la Rinascente (4th floor…up the green stairs)
- Rooftop bar of the Westin Excelsior
- Watch the Sunset on the St Trinity Bridge
Tuscany:
(I rented a car…I think it cost me around 50 Euros for the day)
- Day Trip/Wine Tour of Tuscany (There are many options for tours…I loved the small group half/day tour with Prestige rent…I found it on Trip Advisor (linked here):
- Siena (if you only visit one town in Tuscany…make it Siena. Also take the bus, not the train)
- San Gimignano (Can be seen on the same day as Siena as they’re close by)
- Pisa
- Lucca (aerial shot of Lucca is from videoblocks.com)
PLACES I DIDN’T HAVE TIME TO FEATURE:
Restaurants:
- Osteria Vini e Vecchi Sapori (VERY POPULAR spot. Reservations are a must)
- Bella Donne (fantastic meatballs…or “polpettine”)
- Hostaria Il Desco (great little hidden gem near the Ponte Vecchio in a winding alley)
Other things to see/do:
- Bargello Museum
- Strozzi Museum
- Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (The Duomo’s museum)
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:46 Number 1 The Best Sculpture on Earth
1:47 Number 2 Take a Tour of the Uffizi Gallery
2:49 Number 3 Walk across Ponte Vecchio
4:11 Number 4 The Gates of Paradise
5:17 Number 5 The Duomo and Brunelleschi's Dome
6:49 Number 6 Dine at Mercato Centrale
7:59 Number 7 Try Trippa & Lampredotto
8:59 Number 8 Devour a Fiorentina on a Food Tour
9:38 Number 9 Ride a Vespa!
10:26 Number 10 Try Vernaccia di San Gimignano on a Tuscan Vinyard
11:06 Number 11 Sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo
11:37 Number 12 Absorb the Brancacci Chapel
12:35 Number 13 Eat & Hang out in Santo Spirito
13:27 Number 14 Go to Cinque Terre for the Day, or More!
14:30 Number 15 Plan a trip to the Leaning Tower of Pisa
15:31 Number 16 Rub the Boar's Nose
16:32 Number 17 The Abbey of San Miniato al Monte
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01:55 - Sant'Ambrogio Market
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03:33 - Ancient Pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella
04:28 - San Lorenzo complex
05:31 - Santa Trinita Bridge
06:15 - Oltrarno
06:58 - Orsanmichele Church
07:30 - Ognissanti Church
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Welcome to Florence! As the birthplace of the Renaissance, home to some of the most iconic art and architecture ever created as well as some of the best wine and pasta in the world, it’s no wonder that this remarkable city attracts over 15 million visitors each year! We had the pleasure of spending one day roaming the ancient streets, gazing at the incredible art and architecture, and of course, indulging in the culinary delights! From taking in the views from the top of the Duomo and the Bell Tower to laying eyes on the famous David statue for the first time to watching the sunset from the Piazzale Michelangelo, and so much more, our time in Florence was nothing short of magical!
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0:00 Intro
0:54 Our Favorite Language Learning App!
2:13 Welcome to Florence!
2:58 Breakfast at BEN Caffè
5:05 Climbing Brunelleschi's Dome (The Duomo)!
10:29 Climbing Giotto's Bell Tower!
13:43 Gelato at Edoardo il gelato biologico!
16:56 Worlds BEST Panini at All'Antico Vinaio!
19:54 Florence Street Scam
20:18 Galleria dell’Accademia
24:53 Gifts/Postcards for our Patrons!
25:29 Central Market
27:07 Leather Market
28:15 Basilica di San Lorenzo
28:44 Riccardi Medici Palace
29:54 Lorenzo Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise
30:31 Piazza Della Signoria
31:15 Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge)
33:08 Aperol Spritz at Spaccio Alimentare Firenze!
35:15 Sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo!
37:07 Florentine Steak at Ristorante Braceria Auditore!
40:43 Sad to leave Florence
41:49 Bloopers
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO TO FLORENCE, ITALY
Today we share the things to know before you go to Florence Italy, so you know how to plan a trip to Florence. We share the best time to visit Florence, when to go to Florence and how to get to Florence including how to get to Florence from Rome. We also share the typical costs in Florence and how to save money in Florence, so that you know how to visit Florence on a budget. We also share Florence Attractions so you know what to do in Florence Italy.
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00:00 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU VISIT FLORENCE
00:33 BEST TIME TO VISIT FLORENCE
01:01 GETTING TO FLORENCE
01:40 GETTING AROUND FLORENCE
02:13 TYPICAL PRICES IN FLORENCE
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Firenze or Florence, is more than a city – it’s a feeling. Walking through the stunning streets of Firenze is like stepping back into an era when the great Italian artists ruled the city. You’re surrounded by Renaissance architecture, the romantic Arno River, and a palpable, omnipresent energy that emanates from the city. There are so many amazing things to do in Florence, it would take a lifetime to see it all!
This wasn’t our first time seeing the city of Florence. And no, that’s not a humble brag. It’s to say that this is a city to return to over and over again and still never see it all. You have to revel in the Renaissance history, bow down to Boticelli’s Venus, enjoy the flavors of the famed Florentine steak, and delight in the beauty of the Duomo.
Florence is one of the most amazing cities in Italy and also the world! The food, art, and history make it one of the best places to visit in Italy. During this video of Florence we show you some of our favorite places for Pizza, Pasta, Gelato, & Lasagna. When in Florence, the diet goes out the window. Be ready for red wine, Florentine steak, and truffle pasta. Some of our favorite restaurants are:
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One of the most spectacularly beautiful places on Earth. Known as the “Gathering Place,” join me as I help you decide what to do, where to go, and what to eat on the incredible island of Oahu.
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Food:
Below are some of my personal favorite places…all highly recommended, but I left off a few places…there is so much good food on Oahu. Best bet is to ask the locals…they know best:)
ONE FANTASTIC RESTAURANT that didn’t make the video, but is absolutely delicious is Marukame Udon Noodles in Waikiki. I only didn’t include it, because it’s already so well known. Also Dat Cajun Guy in Hale’iwa is another excellent spot that didn’t make the video.
Featured Places to Eat:
-Leonard’s Bakery
-Helena’s Hawaiian Foods
-Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck
-Kono’s
-The Pig & The Lady
-Diamond Head Market & Grill
-Ahi Assassins
-Ono Seafood
(No website that I could find. Open 9AM-6PM, Closed Sunday & Monday)
-Maguro Bros.
(No website that I could find. Open 9AM-3PM, Closed Sunday)
-Matsumoto’s Shave Ice
-Kokonuts Shave Ice
-Waiola Shave Ice
BEACHES:-Waimanalo Bay (Windward Side)
-Lanikai Beach (Windward Side)
-Kahana Bay Beach Park (Windward Side)
-Waimea Bay (North Shore)
-Sunset Beach (North Shore)
-Makapu’u Beach (Southeastern Oahu)
-Ala Moana Beach (Honolulu)
-Waikiki (Honolulu)
-Halona Beach (Near the Halona Blowhole)
-Haunama Bay (Southeastern Oahu)
THINGS TO DO:
-Aloha Stadium Swap Meet (Hours: Sun 6:30AM-3PM, Wed&Sat 8AM-3PM)
-Haunama Bay
-Scuba Diving (Reef Pirates Diving)
-Go on a Hike
(Hikes Featured: Diamond Head Crater Hike, Makapu’u Lighthouse Point Hike, Lanikai Pill Box Hike, Koko Head Crater Railway Trail)
-Halona Blowhole
-Waimea Valley & Falls
-Rent a Car and Explore the Islands
Don’t Miss:
Kailua (Especially the Farmer’s Market outside Whole Foods every Thursday evening)
Kāneʻohe (Especially the Botanical Gardens and the Valley of the Temples
Kualoa Ranch
Kayaking out to Mokili’i Island
Kahuku Land Farms (ESPECIALLY THEIR PAPAYA)
Hale’iwa
Chinatown
-Lastly…explore Waikiki
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The Bishop Museum is a very cool museum in Honolulu
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Welcome to our 7-day Tuscany itinerary, where we'll take you on an unforgettable journey through the enchanting region of Tuscany, Italy. Immerse yourself in the world-renowned art, architecture, and scenic landscapes that have captivated travelers for centuries. From exploring the historic streets of Florence to savoring the delicious Tuscan cuisine, each day is filled with unique experiences and hidden gems. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment to support our channel! Thank you! @exploringourearth.
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00:00 Intro
00:38 Getting around and when to go
01:37 Day 1 Florence
04:46 Day 2 Chianti region
06:09 Day 3 Lucca & Pisa
08:03 Day 4 Livorno
09:36 Day 5 Arezzo
12:22 Day 6 Siena
14:02 Day 7 Saturnia & Pitigliano
15:32 Outro
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Florence Medici’s Mile Walking Tour with Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens Ticket- 77USD -4hrs
Piazzale Michelangelo- Bring your wine and watch the evening sunset for a romantic evening. 1€ for bathroom breaks here.
Skip the Line: Florence's Accademia Gallery Priority Entrance Ticket- 31USD
Uffizi Gallery Small Group Tour with Guide-66USD-1hr30min
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Chianti Safari: Tuscan Villas with vineyards, Cheese, Wine & Lunch from Florence-9 hours
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Pisa and Lucca Day Trip from Florence- 58USD
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Livorno Food and Market Tour- 3hrs- 89USD
Livorno boat tour-
FORTEZZA VECCHIA- One of the main attractions of the city! There are bars inside, it’s a nice place to grab a drink.
Mercato Centrale - hours closed Sunday Monday - Saturday 730AM-2PM
Livorno aquarium -€14-16
Livorno aquarium Skip the line tickets -16USD
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The main shopping street is Corso Italia, a prime passeggiata place to people-watch, too. You'll find a selection of cafes, wine bars and gelaterias along the way! The cross-street of Via Cavour is also lined with shops, as is Via Garibaldi.
Arezzo Private walking tour- 2hrs
Traditional Home Made Pasta Cooking Experience in Arezzo- 3hrs
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Opera in Siena
Siena walking tour & Gelato tasting- 1hr 30min 38USD
**The SR222 'Chiantigiana road' winds south from Florence to Siena. It's probably the most famous of all scenic drives in Tuscany.
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Saturnia and Città del Tufo in E-Bike-225USD
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FLORENCE TRAVEL GUIDE | Top 20 Things to do in Florence, Italy
Come join us as we visit Florence, Italy in this travel guide covering the best things to do, eat and experience in the city. Quite possibly the most beautiful city in Italy features stunning architecture, cathedrals and artwork along with great food and markets worth visiting. Overall, no trip to Italy is really complete without a visiting Florence.
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Intro - 00:01
1) Florence Cathedral (Il Duomo di Firenze) / 5 Attractions Pass: - 00:35
2) Bell Tower of Florence (Giotto's Campanile) - 01:32
3) Florence Baptistery (Battistero di San Giovanni) - 02:16
4) Museum of the Works of the Cathedral (Museo dell’Opera del Duomo) - 02:41
5) Crypt of Santa Reparata - 03:00
6) Filippo Brunelleschi’s Dome of Florence Cathedral - 03:19
7) Gelato Grom - 03:42
8) Uffizi Gallery (Galleria degli Uffizi) - 04:27
9) Pizzeria Toto for Italian pizza- 06:09
10) Piazza della Signoria - 07:05
11) Palazzo Vecchio -07:19
12) Loggia dei Lanzi - 07:23
13) Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze / Gallery of the Academy of Florence - 08:07
14) Ponte Vecchio - 09:19
15) Piazzale Michelangelo - 10:18
16) Sunset Views of Florence - 10:20
17) Food at the Central Market in Florence- 10:47
18) Central Market Florence for grocery shopping - 12:00
19) Cooking Pasta at Home - 12:12
20) Florence at Night - 13:37
Outro - 13:40
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Our visit Florence travel guide covers some of the top attractions including a food guide to local Italian food, top sightseeing tourist attractions and the city by day and by night including visiting cathedrals, pizzerias, ruins, parks, the coliseum and the Vatican City. We cover activities you won't find in a typical Florence tourism brochure, Florence itinerary or Florence, Italy city tour also known as Firenze Italia.
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Florence: when it comes to Renaissance art, there’s probably no better city in the world to soak it all in!
Our time here was spent viewing works by Italian masters both in museums and public spaces, marvelling at the architecture - in particular Florence Cathedral and its massive dome, going in search of the best lookout points, and eating plenty of pizza & gelato sharing the best things to do in Florence on your visit.
We paid 15 Euros for a ticket that gave us access to 5 attractions associated with Florence Cathedral. Giotto’s Campanile, the bell tower stands 84.7 metres with 414 steps.
We made our way over to our next attraction: the Baptistry. Known as both the Florence Baptistry and the Baptistry of Saint John.
We continued to Museo dell’Opera del Duomo, which is a museum dedicated to conserving artworks relating to Florence Cathedral.
It was time to climb the dome of Florence Cathedral. We ate our gelato at Grom and it was delicious.
The Uffizi Gallery is considered one of the best museums in the world focusing on the Italian Renaissance. Most of the art collection you see today was gifted to the city of Florence by Anna Maria Luisa, the last Medici heiress.
From Uffizi Gallery you get some pretty cool views of Ponte Vecchio and the Arno River from a higher vantage point.
We visited in Florence was Piazza della Signoria, an L-shaped square right in the heart of the city. A landmark in this square is Palazzo Vecchio or the Town Hall. And to the right of this building, you have the Loggia dei Lanzi.
Speaking of David, we did find him, over at Galleria dell’Accademia. Michelangelo’s David depicts the Biblical David carved out of a single block of marble.
Ponte Vecchia during the 16th century that one of the Medici ordered for the butcher shops to be replaced with jewellers.
When it comes to sunset in Florence, there are no better views than from Piazzale Michelangelo overlooking the historic center on the other side of the Arno River.
This indoor market is foodie central with the second floor of the market is filled with eateries. Central Market is a great place to pick up ingredients to bring back to your kitchen.
We hope you enjoyed this Florence travel guide and that it gave you ideas of things to do.
This is part of our Travel in Italy video series showcasing Italian food, Italian culture and Italian cuisine.
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Our Florence travel guide! What a city Florence is. Not just the heart of the Italian renaissance but birthplace of opera and the Italian language too! Florence is a small, cosy city compared to other places in Italy but it is jam-packed with history, food, and art. We had the pleasure of Florentine food expert Michela Ricciarelli to help us unlock some of the most delicious dishes Florence had to offer.
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Florence Travel Guide - Walk and Explore the Historic Center in Italy!
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With a rich history, captivating culture and famed for being the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is a fully-fledged city with a small-town feel that will charm its way into your heart and remain there forever. The Tuscan capital is essentially an open-air museum full of architectural masterpieces and unique works of art, so abundant, in fact, that its entire historic center within the ancient medieval walls is a UNESCO World Heritage site. There is definitely something to see around every corner… This guide only serves as a bite-size chunk of what there is in Florence! We are guiding you through the city starting from the train station and working our way up through the Historical Center of Florence!
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0:00 Intro and the Santa Maria Novella Train Station
1:35 Santa Maria Novella Church
3:48 Piazza del Duomo and its Monuments
5:36 Piazza di San Lorenzo Church
6:13 Palazzo Medici (Medici-Riccardi Palace)
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14:45 Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio
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Florence - City Video Guide
The Renaissance city of Florence sits at the foot of the Apennine Mountains in Northwest Italy.
The Centro Storica is Florence's compact historical center. Here are many of the city's elaborate buildings, including the Basilica di San Lorenzo, and the 750-year-old Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral, located on the Piazza del Duomo. Giotti's Bell Tower is another recognized Florence landmark.
Religious art can be admired in Florence's museums and galleries. Among the most renowned are the Uffizi Gallery and the Palazzo Vecchio. Michelangelo's original statue of David is kept in the Gallery of The Academy. A replica stands on the picturesque Piazza della Signora.
Children love riding the Carousel on the Piazza della Repubblica. Placing a coin on the snout of Il Porcellino is another Florence tradition kids like to do.
Florence is punctuated with many historical palaces and bridges. Two of particular note are the Palazzo Pitti (one-time residence of the influential Medici family) and the 400-year-old Ponte Vecchio.
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1. Mercato Centrale - Florence's central market, which we walk through but skip in today's video because we did an entire video dedicated just to it!
2. Piazza del Duomo - a gathering place featuring Florence's iconic Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (aka the Duomo Firenze)
3. Piazza della Repubblica - another piazza with some high end shops and near a lovely & historic neighborhood!
4. Piazza della Signoria - probably the most renowned piazza in Florence!
5. Palazzo Vecchio - the town hall of Florence, with a long history!
6. All’Antico Vinaio - a wildly popular sandwich shop
7. Uffizi - An art museum featuring works from the Renaissance (we unfortunately didn't make it to this one! Let us know how it is!)
8. Accademia Gallery - An art museum home to the famous statue of David and other renaissance works!
8. Ponte Vecchio - a medieval era bridge with shops, which are still present to this day! (shops are obviously a bit more modern now though!)
9. Gelateria dei Neri - seriously GO HERE! It's SO GOOD!
10. Piazzale Michelangelo - a gathering place with some of the best views of the city!
11.Piazza Santo Spirito - a gathering place with a great local market on the Sunday we visited!
12. Palazzo Pitti - another large gathering place, where the entrance to the Boboli Gardens is located (we did not visit the garden in the video!)
13. San Miniato al Monte - a stunning basilica set on a hillside! (with even better views that Piazzale Michelangelo too! In our opinion anyways!)
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4:51 Exploring the Historic Town Center
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Hi I’m Abi from Holiday Extras Travel Guides, and this time we’re in Florence for one single day, giving you all the essential information you need to Travel Better.
Florence was the seat of the Renaissance, and remains an absolutely beautiful city to this day. Millions visit every year to see the grand architecture, and marvel at the countless masterpieces, housed in Florence’s many galleries and museums.
In this video we’ll help you get the most out of your time here, with tips on money, food, language, transport, and more!
But first here’s a bit about the airports..